Climate Change Education: Preparing African Youth for Future Challenges

Samantha Tshabalala (), Wilfred Lunga and Caiphus Baloyi
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Samantha Tshabalala: Human Sciences Research Council, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
Wilfred Lunga: Human Sciences Research Council, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
Caiphus Baloyi: Human Sciences Research Council, Pretoria 0001, South Africa

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 10, 1-19

Abstract: Climate change poses significant challenges globally, with Africa being particularly vulnerable due to its socioeconomic and environmental contexts. Education is a powerful tool for equipping African youth with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to address these challenges. This paper examines the role of climate change education (CCE) in preparing African youth for a sustainable future. This study presents a conceptual framework for integrating CCE into African educational systems through a robust methodology incorporating a qualitative paradigm. It also reviews the pertinent literature, discusses key findings, and proposes strategies for effective implementation.

Keywords: climate change education; youth; climate change vulnerabilities; education for sustainable development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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